A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2686567 Details
Epoch: 124 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2687968 epoch_slot_no: 9568 block_no: 2686441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1741 time: 2019-06-08 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x864ae96ae78f8bd823492a47a89977c95f42b79db1f9ecb5fc8ed1c5f266e602Block Operator
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